Staff Accountant (Accounts Receivable Focus)

San Francisco, CA | Hybrid

Position Overview

An established organization with operations spanning construction, real estate development, and property management is seeking a Staff Accountant with a strong Accounts Receivable background. This position will support accounting and financial operations across a diverse portfolio of projects and properties throughout the Bay Area.

The ideal candidate will bring experience managing billing, collections, cash applications, and account reconciliations in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to construction accounting, project accounting, or property management accounting is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and distribute customer, project, and tenant invoices.
• Apply cash receipts and maintain accurate customer account records.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.
• Maintain supporting documentation for receivable activity.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding invoicing and collections.

Construction & Project Accounting

• Support project billing activities, including progress billings and pay applications.
• Assist with retention tracking, change order documentation, and contract compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial activity and billing status.
• Maintain accurate project-related accounting records and schedules.

Property Management Accounting

• Assist with tenant billing and receivable management.
• Support CAM reconciliations and other property-related accounting functions.
• Work with Property Management teams to resolve tenant account inquiries and discrepancies.

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management functions.
• Support annual audits and special accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Receivable.
• Experience within construction, real estate, property management, or other project-based industries is preferred.
• Understanding of project billing, job costing, or property accounting concepts is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Software Experience

• Yardi
• Sage 300 CRE
• Sage Intacct
• Viewpoint Vista
• Procore
• MRI
• TimberScan
• Excel